Mousquet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Mousquet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 37.88 N,100 11.77 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.631333
  • Longitude: 100.196167
Wreck Depth 9.4 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MOUSQUET
Type destroyer
Flag FR
Length 88.4 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 300
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2020

Surveying Details

H937/15 WK IN POSN 10M, 005 DEG FROM MUKA HD LT. INS WK(1915) IN 053715N, 1001150E. - NM 168/15. H3947/29 WK 6FMS IN POSN 9.5M, 006DEG FROM MUKA HD LT. BR STD. H3625/62 14.12.62 SEARCHED FOR BY E/S, NOTHING FOUND. (HMS DAMPIER 1962). DELETE. BR STD. H3635/62 5.3.64 DW IN 053820N, 1001150E. (HMS DAMPIER 7.2.64). - NM 413/64. H3625/62 WK SWEPT CLEAR AT 31FT, FOUL AT 33FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27 IN GEN DEPTH 58FT. SCOUR TO 64FT. MUD & SAND. (HMS DAMPIER). AMEND SW 5FMS. - NM 602/65. H3625/62 SALVAGE OPS INVOLVING EXPLOSIVES, STARTED 1/3/70. (ASSOCIATED SALVAGE CO, NAUT MAG MAY 1970). W MALAYSIAN NM 11(T)/70. H1288/73/400 20.10.73 WAS EXTENSIVELY SALVAGED BY ASSOCIATED SALVAGE. (H R LEISHMAN, 20.10.73). 30.4.70 AMEND SW 9.4MTRS. NC 3944. H1236/69 3.8.70 SALVAGE OPS WERE CARRIED OUT DEC 69-FEB 70. (W MALAY NM 81/69).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903. NORMAND BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 6300 IHP FOR 20 KNOTS. ONE 9PDR, SIX 3PDR, TWO TORPEDO TUBES. ON RETURN FROM PATROL ATTACKED THE GERMAN RAIDER 'EMDEN' WITH GREAT VIGOUR. WAS SUNK IN SEVEN MINUTES. EMDEN HAD PREVIOULY SUNK THE RUSSIAN CRUISER 'JEMCHUG' AND WAS PREPARING TO CAPTURE SHIPPING. 36 FROM CREW OF 62 RECOVERED BY EMDEN, OF WHOM 3 LATER DIED. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the MOUSQUET wreck located?

The MOUSQUET wreck is located at coordinates 5 37.88 N,100 11.77 E.

How deep is the MOUSQUET and where exactly is it located?

The MOUSQUET lies at a depth of about 9.4 meters and is located at coordinates 5 37.88 N,100 11.77 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MOUSQUET?

The seabed around the MOUSQUET lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the MOUSQUET sink?

The MOUSQUET sank on Oct 28, 1914.

When was the wreck of the MOUSQUET discovered?

The wreck of the MOUSQUET was discovered in 1914.

What country did the MOUSQUET belong to?

The MOUSQUET belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the MOUSQUET?

The MOUSQUET had a tonnage of 300 tons.

What type of wreck is the MOUSQUET?

The MOUSQUET is classified as a destroyer.

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